Article 41 of China's "Lawyers Law" stipulates: "Citizens need lawyer's help in aspects such as support, work-related injuries, criminal proceedings, requesting state compensation, requesting pensions in accordance with the law, etc., but cannot afford lawyer's fees." , can obtain legal aid in accordance with national regulations. Article 42 stipulates: "Lawyers must assume legal aid obligations in accordance with national regulations and conscientiously perform their duties." Article 42 stipulates that "lawyers must assume legal aid obligations in accordance with national regulations, perform their duties conscientiously, and provide legal services to recipients." In other words: Providing legal aid to parties who are unable to pay attorney fees is a requirement of the Lawyers Law for every practicing lawyer and an obligation."
The following cases can apply for legal aid ：
1. Criminal cases;
2. Legal matters requiring the payment of alimony, childcare, and child support;
3. Claims for compensation for injuries sustained on the job Legal affairs, except for liability accidents;
4. Legal affairs for blind, deaf-mute and other disabled people, minors, and the elderly to request infringement compensation;
5. Requesting the state Compensation litigation cases;
6. Legal matters requiring the payment of pensions and relief funds;
7. Other legal matters that truly require legal aid.
Among them, defendants in criminal proceedings may apply for legal aid if they have any of the following circumstances:
First, if the defendant in a public prosecution case does not retain a defender due to financial difficulties or other reasons, the People's Court may Designate a defense lawyer;
Secondly, if the defendant is blind, deaf, mute or a minor and has not appointed a defender, the court shall appoint a defense lawyer for him;
Thirdly, If the defendant may be sentenced to death but has not appointed a defender, the court shall appoint a defender; if the defendant is other disabled persons, the court shall appoint a defender; if the defendant is other disabled persons or elderly persons and is unable to hire a lawyer due to financial difficulties , the court can appoint a defender;
Thirdly, if the defendant may be sentenced to death but has not appointed a defender, the court should appoint a defender.
In addition, seek legal aid. An application should be made to the legal aid center established by the judicial administrative agency with jurisdiction, and the corresponding application reasons and proofs should be provided, and the legal aid agency of the judicial administrative agency with jurisdiction will uniformly designate an assistance lawyer.